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Daedalus Mainnet

Q: How do I uninstall Daedalus Mainnet?

Open Terminal and run `brew uninstall --cask daedalus-mainnet`. Homebrew will remove Daedalus Mainnet and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running `brew list`.

Q: How do I update Daedalus Mainnet to the latest version?

Run `brew upgrade --cask daedalus-mainnet` in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run `brew outdated` to check if an update is available.

Cryptocurrency wallet for ada on the Cardano blockchain

For Mac

Official website

Free

CategoryFinance & Crypto

PlatformmacOS

InstallationHomebrew

Version11.0.0,84148,50706edb8Catalog version

PublishedJanuary 1, 2026•UpdatedAugust 10, 2026

What is Daedalus Mainnet?

Cryptocurrency wallet for ada on the Cardano blockchain

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask daedalus-mainnet

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How to Install Daedalus Mainnet on Mac

Follow these steps to install Daedalus Mainnet using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.

1
Open Terminal
Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".
2
Install Homebrew
If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.
3
Run brew install --cask daedalus-mainnet
Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask daedalus-mainnet
4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm daedalus-mainnet is installed, then try `daedalus-mainnet --version` to check the version number.
5
Launch Daedalus Mainnet
Run `daedalus-mainnet` in your Terminal to start using it.

Troubleshooting

• If you see a permission error, try prefixing the command with sudo.
• If Homebrew can't find the package, run brew update first to refresh the package list.
• On Apple Silicon Macs, make sure Homebrew is installed at /opt/homebrew (the default for M-series chips).

Key Features

Easy installation via Homebrew

Regular updates and maintenance

Free to use

Professional support available

Pros

Simple one-command installation
Well-maintained and regularly updated
Completely free to use

Cons

Requires Homebrew to be installed
macOS only

Frequently Asked Questions about Daedalus Mainnet

How do I install Daedalus Mainnet on Mac?

Open Terminal, install Homebrew if you haven't already (visit brew.sh), then run brew install --cask daedalus-mainnet. The app will be downloaded and installed automatically. You can then run daedalus-mainnet from Terminal.

Is Daedalus Mainnet free?

Yes, Daedalus Mainnet is completely free to use.

How do I uninstall Daedalus Mainnet?

Open Terminal and run brew uninstall --cask daedalus-mainnet. Homebrew will remove Daedalus Mainnet and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running brew list.

What are alternatives to Daedalus Mainnet?

There are several finance & crypto apps available for macOS. Browse the Finance & Crypto category on Bundl.run to compare features, popularity, and install counts for similar tools.

How do I update Daedalus Mainnet to the latest version?

Run brew upgrade --cask daedalus-mainnet in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run brew outdated to check if an update is available.

Does Daedalus Mainnet work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?

Yes, Daedalus Mainnet can be installed on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs via Homebrew. Homebrew automatically handles the correct version for your hardware.